Company Profiles

Oil companies are more concerned with their public images than ever before, especially pertaining to the environmental impact of their operations. Under pressure from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Fossil Energy, consumers, activists, and shareholders, many oil companies have invested in renewable energies or altered their procedures to “stay green.” The oil…

What Is Buyout? A buyout is the acquisition of a controlling interest in a company and is used synonymously with the term acquisition. If the stake is bought by the firm’s management, it is known as a management buyout and if high levels of debt are used to fund the buyout, it is called a…

Experience Peter H. Westfall is a distinguished professor of information systems and quantitative sciences at Texas Tech University. He has a PhD in statistics and 30+ years of teaching, research, writing, and consulting experience. Peter teaches and performs statistical research with a focus on advanced statistical methods, regression analysis, multivariate analysis, mathematical statistics, and data…

What Is an Embossed Card? An embossed card is an electronic payment card with imprinted or stamped payment card details that can be felt above the card’s surface for taking a physical impression. Embossed details on credit cards and debit cards typically include the cardholder’s name and the card number. How Embossed Cards Work As…

Medical software companies are involved in building and delivering products, systems, services, or solutions within a medical space. These companies solve a myriad of customer needs. Key Takeaways Companies in the medical software space provide a number of solutions for related companies, including networking and record-keeping solutions, as well as software for medical research. Investors…

What Is a Foreign Savings Account? A foreign savings account is more like an investment account than traditional savings accounts for U.S. individuals. Foreign savings accounts allow you to invest your money in a currency other than the dollar. A foreign savings account can be opened when you’re in a foreign country or by contacting…